Newsletter Week 1, Term 2 2022

Sunday 15th May
 STS MARY & AMBROSE CHURCH, POTTSVILLE

SCHOOL FAMILY/ PARISH MASS CELEBRATION 7:30am and Commitment Mass for children preparing for the Sacrament of the Eucharist/their First Holy Communion.
We hope to see many St Ambrose families at this Mass celebration

At this Mass celebration staff from St Ambrose will be attending to the ministry duties and there will be children’s liturgy.

Sacrament of the Eucharist (children will receive their First Holy Communion)
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF IMPORTANT DATES

Year 4 students who completed the Sacrament of Penance in Term 1 will now prepare for the Sacrament of the Eucharist this term.

They will need to attend a parent/child meeting in week 3, Monday 9^th May at 6:00pm at School (or if you are unable to make this night there is a meeting Wed. 11^th May at St Anthony’s School in Kingscliff at 6:00pm).

Following this the students and their family will attend a commitment Mass of their choice over the weekend of 14th and 15^th May. Students will then have the opportunity to make their First Holy Communion at a Mass of their

choice over the weekends of:

18^th or 19th June or weekend 25^th or 26^th June. 

(families involved will be reminded via seesaw – next week)

(If your child is in Year 5 or 6 and have been Baptised Catholic and have made their Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation but have not yet made their Sacrament of the Eucharist please email this request to the school office by Wed. 4^th May.)

Thanking you.

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COVID Update April 2022

The NSW Government has announced close contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case will not be required to isolate, provided they comply with NSW Health guidelines. This includes students.

There are no changes for positive cases: the seven-day isolation requirement remains in place for anyone who has recorded a positive RAT or PCR result. They must follow NSW Health’s Testing positive to COVID-19 and managing COVID-19 safely at home guidelines.

From 6pm on Friday 22 April, and therefore start of Term two, close contacts (defined as a household contact or an individual deemed by NSW Health to be a close contact) will not have to isolate, as long as they have no symptoms and comply with the following guidelines:
• Do not visit aged care, hospitals, disability, and correctional facilities unless a special exemption applies;
• Wear a face mask in indoor settings outside the home including school;
• Undertake daily RAT tests before coming into close contact with people outside their household, where practicable;
• Avoid contact with elderly and immunocompromised persons where possible;
• Notify their school that they are a close contact, and that they are not required to isolate as long as they comply with the above. (Secondary students will be required to wear masks while indoors at school)
• Close contacts will need to comply with the above guidelines for 7 days from the time a person in their household tested positive for COVID-19.

Further information will be provided to you as it comes to hand.

If you identify as close contact and require RAT tests, please contact the office to assist you 02 6676 0099 

Important Date Changes:

Walk Safely to School is now on the 19th May

Athletics Carnival is now on the 20th June

Get ready for Read More in May!
This week your child will receive a copy of Book Club Issue 3, which contains a sea creature Reading Log on the back page for students to colour and log their reading each day in May. Families will also have access to a website full of reading tips and fun resources. 

Take the challenge to Read More in May and go in the draw to WIN book packs! All participants will be emailed a certificate for reading more in May.

Click here for more information and videos. 

Mrs. Stubbs
Librarian

Next Tuesday 3rd May School Photos will be taking place. There will be no Sports this day, please wear your Formal Uniform making sure your child is well presented, neat, tidy, and in accordance with the School Uniform Policy.